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Layers of sweet buttercream, bold colors, and a whole lot of creative freedom. Stepping out of the routine to learn a new skill, one pipe of frosting at a time.

Cake decorating at Café Chiffon: Cape Town’s Top Creative Retreat

Café Chiffon in De Waterkant, Cape Town, offers a therapeutic getaway where visitors can craft custom pastries alongside enjoying specialty coffee and tea. For R1,050 per person,…

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden offers 200 hectares of indigenous gardens, forest and fynbos on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

A visitor's guide to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden: Top attractions and tips

Explore the enchanting Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, where stunning indigenous flora meets vibrant wildlife. From the iconic Boomslang Tree Canopy Walkway to the serene Protea…

CapeTowner reporter Sinazo Mkoko at the launch of the new CapeTowner. Towner treats bring CapeTowner’s community spirit to life with a delicious spread of cupcakes and a celebration cake, marking another sweet moment for the CapeTowner community.
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Watch: CapeTowner returns with local stories, new look and Towner treats

CapeTowner has relaunched as a digital-first guide to Cape Town, focusing on local stories, food, neighbourhoods, outdoor experiences and the people shaping the city.

Three dads and a wedding: Mamma Mia! brings Greek-island chaos and ABBA to Artscape

Three possible fathers, one wedding and a Greek island make for plenty of family chaos in MAMMA MIA!, now playing at Artscape.

Slow Cooked Sundays returns to Cape Town on 30 August

Slow Cooked Sundays returns on Sunday, 30 August, bringing food, drinks and local DJs to The Terrace Rooftop in Salt River. Doors open at noon, with entry closing at 6pm; readers…

Cape Town’s amaBele Belles are taking their fight, strength and solidarity to the international stage, with 10 breast cancer survivors set to represent South Africa at the 2026 IBCPC Festival in France.

Cape Town’s amaBele Belles: Breast cancer survivors embrace dragon boating

Join Cape Town’s amaBele Belles as they transform their battle with breast cancer into a journey of strength and solidarity through dragon boating, competing at the 2026 IBCPC…

Reverend June Dolley Major launched her book, 'Butterfly Defiled: Reclaiming My Life – From Pain to Power, to Purpose', at Pinelands Library on August 9.

Discovering Hope: Reverend June Dolley-Major's path from pain to purpose

Join Reverend June Dolley Major as she shares her powerful journey of trauma and healing at the launch of her inspiring book, Butterfly Defiled: Reclaiming My Life – From Pain to…

Not sure how to celebrate Women's Day this long weekend? Cape Town has no shortage of memorable ways to mark the occasion

7 ways to celebrate Women's Day in Cape Town this long weekend

Discover how to celebrate Women's Day this long weekend in Cape Town! From serene mornings beneath Table Mountain to glamorous high teas and inspiring performances, explore seven…

Kleinmond musician Frazer Barry will be among the  performers at the Kleinmond inniebos Kunstefees later this year.

Kleinmond art festival returns with music, books and festive market

Get ready for the Kleinmond inniebos Kunstefees, a vibrant three-day festival from 27 to 29 November, celebrating the best of live music, literature, and local culture along the…

Marelize Brink, 26, from Oranjezicht, has been appointed as a bassoon cadet in the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra's Young Artist Development Programme.

Meet the three talented musicians joining the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra's Young Artist Development Programme

Discover how three talented musicians from Cape Town are taking significant steps towards their orchestral careers by joining the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra's Young Artist…

Green Point resident, celebrity chef and author Zola Nene is encouraging residents to become Hands-On Heroes this Mandela Day by volunteering with Ladles of Love to help provide meals and educational resources for 20 000 preschool children.

Volunteer with Zola Nene this Mandela Day to support Cape Town's children

"Make a lasting impact this Mandela Day with Zola Nene! Join the Hands-On Heroes campaign by volunteering with Ladles of Love to provide nutritious meals and educational…

Cape Community Media needs your help to honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela by celebrating our unsung heroes

Celebrate Madiba Month by recognising community heroes making a difference

Join Cape Community Media this Madiba Month as we shine a light on the unsung heroes in our communities. Help us tell 67 inspiring stories of kindness and service that embody…

The future of the Good Hope Centre remains uncertain as the City of Cape Town says the proposed sale is still under review. An external due diligence process is nearing completion, while the GOOD Party has renewed calls for the sale to be cancelled and the site used for affordable housing.

City of Cape Town reviews Good Hope Centre sale as GOOD Party demands cancellation

The City of Cape Town is yet to decide on the controversial sale of the Good Hope Centre, with the GOOD Party urging a shift towards affordable housing amidst ongoing community…

Lucien Lewin, a former Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra trombonist and Hout Bay resident, has been appointed as the orchestra’s incoming board chair.

Hout Bay musician takes centre stage at Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra

Hout Bay resident and former Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra trombonist Lucien Lewin has been appointed as the orchestra’s incoming board chair, with a focus on making classical…

Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke addresses the media during the release of Statistics South Africa’s 2025 General Household Survey  at the Lagoon Beach Hotel on Tuesday, May 26.

Western Cape leads in basic services as national survey reveals deep provincial divide

Discover how the 2025 General Household Survey from Statistics South Africa highlights significant improvements in basic services like electricity and sanitation, while also…

The Penis Dialogues’ preview and South African premiere will take place at the Joseph Stone Theatre.

The Penis Dialogues: A musical exploration of toxic masculinity

Join us for the South African premiere of The Penis Dialogues at the Joseph Stone Theatre from May 21 to 24. This thought-provoking musical delves into the effects of toxic…

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in the Western Cape has announced a taxi fare increase across various routes in the province. From left are: CODETA chairperson Nceba Enge, CODETA secretary Mxolisi Liwani, CATA secretary Nelson Mayezana, SANTACO chairperson Besuthu Ndungane, and SANTACO second deputy chairperson Nazeem Abdurahman.

How SANTACO's fare hikes affect Western Cape commuters amid rising fuel prices

SANTACO announces significant taxi fare increases in the Western Cape due to rising fuel prices. What does this mean for local commuters?

Thousands remain without power across Cape Town as electricity teams work to restore storm-damaged infrastructure.

Thousands in Cape Town left powerless after severe weather strikes

Severe weather has plunged thousands of Cape Town residents into darkness, as city teams scramble to restore power amidst extensive damage to electrical infrastructure

Clay Cafe ceramic painting venue and tapas bar offers a creative space where people can explore new techniques, unwind, and enjoy a relaxed experience alongside tapas, coffee, and laid-back music.

Discover Cape Town's best indoor winter spots

Experience the warmth of Cape Town this winter with our guide to the city's top three indoor spots, perfect for creative downtime, curated wine tastings, and lifestyle cafés.

The CBD’s popular hospitality hub is now at the centre of a precinct-wide street experiment linked to the City of Cape Town’s CBD Mobility and Accessibility Plan, which identified Bree Street as a Special Activity Street.

Cape Town CBD and City Bowl see key upgrades as Bree Street pilot and water works progress

Discover how a new pilot project on Bree Street is set to transform urban mobility in Cape Town, creating safer spaces for pedestrians while significant water infrastructure…